Liquefaction: It occurs when an earthquake's tremors turns moist, soft, loose soil into liquid mud Aftershock: An earthquake that happens after a larger earthquake Tsunami: Wave(s) that bunch up into a big wave created by an earthquake Base-Isolation: A building that is designed to reduce the energy of an earthquake to not destroy the building
Outline
damage caused by earthquakes
Soil Condition
Harder, packed ground will not shake as severely
Soft, loose soil will shake severely
Liquefaction
Worst place to build if you live where it liquefies, a hill, or a sloped area
Aftershocks
If a building has weakened after a major earthquake, an aftershock can cause the building to fall
Tsunami(s)
Safer building structure
Safer Area
Build buildings far away from known active faults
Anchor building to ground if area is known to liquefy
Construction methods
Base-Isolation Building
Base Isolation bearings are used for this design
Helpful things
Metal connectors can be use to make frames stronger
Protecting Yourself During an Earthquake
If an earthquake happens while inside a building, go for a table or chair
If none, crouch near inner wall
If an earthquake happens while outside, go for an open area
Table of Contents
Chapter 2.3
Vocabulary
Liquefaction: It occurs when an earthquake's tremors turns moist, soft, loose soil into liquid mud
Aftershock: An earthquake that happens after a larger earthquake
Tsunami: Wave(s) that bunch up into a big wave created by an earthquake
Base-Isolation: A building that is designed to reduce the energy of an earthquake to not destroy the building
Outline
Diagram 2-3